Private seller covered up problem with car

[menglaura]

My brother-in-law bought a car 1 month ago from a private seller. I know that cars are sold as-is since a person cannot know if their engine is going to go out the next day. This case is different though because the owner knowingly covered up a major problem. The head gasket blew 2 days ago and the mechanic said there is clear evidence that a spray "patch" was used to temporary rig the car to keep working. Although my brother-in-law had the car inspected before purchasing it, this was not something visible until the gasket blew again and the mechanic could see the patch-job. I am sure that my brother-in-law has some protection when someone knowingly frauds him - right??

 

[army judge]

Buyer beware.

As-is, means as-is.

Your brother can sue the seller, but he's likely to lose.

Buyer beware.

As-is, means as-is.

 

[mightymoose]

This is your brother in-law's car to fix now. He accepted the responsibility when he bought it.
The seller has nothing to do with this car anymore.

 

[menglaura]

Wow - that is terrible that a person can purposely fraud someone. I never understood that "Buyer Beware" meant that fraud was legal - disturbing.